Re: Problems networking 2 pc's

On Wed, 25 Jan 2006 09:35:03 -0800, alison <alison@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

>I'm trying to network 2 pc's together with a crossover cable. Keep getting
>network cable is disconnected. Have checked the cable and set up, and have
>specified IP addresses in my network. Both Pc's say that all hardware is
>working OK. What worries me is that I get a flashing green light at the back
>of one PC, but a flashing orange light on the other PC.
Alison,

The flashing orange light certainly doesn't sound like working hardware on both
ends. Look at the configuration on the device drivers, in Local Area Connection
Properties - Configure - Advanced tab. What media type is in use on both cards?
"100 Full", or "Auto Select"? Try changing from one selection to the other on
ONE computer. If that doesn't help, put that setting back, and try the other
computer. Test one setting change at a time.

If changing the setting on both computers (one at a time) doesn't help, get
another crossover cable. They can be defective.

Or get a switch, and a pair of straight-thru cables. A switch, with its own set
of lights, will help you identify which computer (cable / network card) is
defective.

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.
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